About Monmouth

Established in 1853 by Scotch-Irish Presbyterian pioneers, Monmouth is a nationally
ranked, selective, residential college. The College celebrates its history as an outstanding
private college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education.

Believing that equal educational opportunities should be afforded to all who could
benefit, Monmouth's founders ignored popular convention by freely admitting women
and students of color. On the Monmouth campus were founded two of the earliest and
best known fraternities for women, Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Monmouth has
a distinguished military history, counting four Medal of Honor winners among its alumni.
It honors the spirit of its founders through its award-winning bagpipe band, a registered
tartan, ample religious program, and the winning athletic tradition of the Fighting
Scots.

As a community of learners, Monmouth strives to create and sustain an environment
that is value-centered, intellectually challenging, aesthetically inspiring, and culturally
diverse. The College integrates a four-year program of general education with in-depth
study in the major and a rich array of co-curricular activities in order to foster
the discovery of connections among disciplines and of larger patterns of meaning.
Through these experiences, Monmouth students explore multiple perspectives on the
human condition and prepare themselves for rich personal and professional lives –
for leadership, citizenship, and service in a global context.

Through observation and participation, the College seeks to deepen students' understanding
and appreciation of the creative tension that exists among the principles of democracy,
pluralism, equality, faith, and freedom in this nation and beyond.